Rubio and Vance| Arms of Trump
Two major events the U.S. capture of Venezuelas President and the ICE shooting in Minneapolis highlight the Trump administrations twin priorities foreign intervention and strict immigration enforcement; Rubio and Vance represent different strands of the MAGA movement
Atleast six killed in Mississippi, suspect in custody
Authorities say a person was in custody Saturday after six people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi
Anger over fatal Minneapolis shooting fuels U.S. protests
The Trump administration has sought to paint Good as a domestic terrorist, insisting that the agent who fatally shot her was acting in self-defense.
Five new investors join Nusantara Capital City development
The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority has announced that five additional investors have joined the development of ...
Illumina and PREMIA partner to expand clinical access to CGP in Asia
Illumina Taiwan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., and Precision Medicine Asia, Limited (PREMIA), a leading Asian cancer ...
Bangladesh players act normal despite controversies, says Shanto
Uncertainty looms over Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup following a request by the Bangladesh Cricket Board to the International Cricket Council to move their World Cup matches out of India over safety concerns
RAK ICC Provides Strategic Solutions for Holding Companies and Regional Expansion
Focused on Stability, Regulatory Alignment, and Long-Term Business Growth As businesses face increasing ...
United Nations says 53 Congolese refugees died in Burundi
Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition
Greenlands party leaders firmly reject Trumps push for U.S. control of the island
Greenlands party leaders have rejected President Donald Trumps calls for the U.S. to take control of the island
Ministry boosts Indonesia-Japan research and industrial ties
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has strengthened the Indonesia-Japan research and industrial ...
Indonesia supports Turkiye becoming ASEAN's newest dialogue partner
Foreign Minister Sugiono reiterated Indonesia's support for Trkiyes bid to become an ASEAN dialogue ...
BMKG warns of heavy rain and strong winds in West Bangka
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), in Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Belitung Islands, has urged ...
Indonesia, Pakistan push to expand trade pact into CEPA
The governments of Indonesia and Pakistan are seeking to accelerate the expansion of the Indonesia-Pakistan ...
Student talent management key to develop competitive HR: Minister
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Muti has stressed that student talent management is a crucial ...
Bali raises super flu alert at community health centers
Bali Province is increasing vigilance against super flu, or influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, down to the ...
Southeast Sulawesi included in 71,000-school revitalization program
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Muti has confirmed that Southeast Sulawesi will be included in ...
Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images
The government views the practice of non-consensual sexual deepfakes as a serious violation of human rights, dignity, and the security of citizens in the digital space, says Communications and Digital Minister
US Announces Aid to Bolster Thailand, Cambodia Truce
Michael DeSombre, the top State Department official for East Asia, announced some $45 million in aid as the US tries to bolster a fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia.
Four ways to understand whats going on with U.S., Denmark, Greenland
The four analytical approaches can help us contextualise not just the Greenland case, but also the emerging multipolar world of might makes right
Ministers inspect Aceh market and aid distribution after floods
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan inspected Kuala Simpang Market in Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, to ...
Health ministry deploys 119 emergency volunteers to Aceh Tamiang
The Health Ministry has deployed119 Health Reserve Personnel (TCK) Batch II volunteers to strengthen medical ...
Indonesia blocks Grok AI over deepfake pornography risks
Indonesia has temporarily blocked Elon Musks Grok AI over concerns it facilitates non-consensual deepfake ...
Indonesia, Turkiye bolster defense ties at 2+2 Dialogue in Ankara
Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin stated that Indonesia and Turkiye agreed to enhance defense cooperation ...
Australia declares state of disaster as bushfires rage
Temperatures soared past 40 C as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria this week, with hot winds fanning some of the most dangerous fire weather seen since the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020
Trump says U.S. needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China
Mr. Trump said the U.S. must acquire Greenland, even though it already has a military presence on the island under a 1951 agreement, because such deals are not enough to guarantee Greenland's defence
'An attack on women's dignity': Walls whitewashed after silhouettes defaced in Indian city
The brightly coloured murals in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh state were part of a project to beautify the city.
U.S. Ambassador Gor arrives in India, says incredible opportunities ahead for two nations
Earlier in the day, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated Indias commitment to a balanced trade pact with the United States
Ministry sets up emergency kitchens in flood-hit S Sumatra's East OKU
The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs has set up emergency kitchens and distributed logistical aid to flood victims ...
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi concludes official visits to UAE and Sri Lanka
Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that during his visit to the UAE from January 05 to 06, General Dwivedi held wide-ranging discussions with senior leadership of the UAE Armed Forces, including the Commander of the UAE Land Forces
Sumbawa STEM-focused Garuda School set for completion by June 2027
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Stella Christie, is targeting the completion of the ...
KUR interest to be waived in 2026 for MSMEs in disaster-hit Sumatra
The government plans to waive interest on its subsidized microcredit program, Peoples Business Credit (KUR), for ...
Indonesia strengthens child protection units to combat child marriage
The Ministry of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection is strengtheningthe role of Family Learning ...
Indonesia lawmaker demands safe campuses after student's death
Deputy Chair of Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) Commission X Kurniasih Mufidayati reminded that the ...
BPJS, BRIN strengthen research to optimize National Health Insurance
State health insurer BPJS Kesehatan has partnered with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to strengthen ...
Indonesia foils smuggling of 98,000 lobster seeds at Soekarno-Hatta
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Finance Ministry recently intercepted an attempted smuggling of ...
Ministry studies integrated meal program for elderly, disabled people
The Social Affairs Ministry is studying the transformation of its meal provision program for elderly people and persons ...
Sumatra flood victims receive multi-layered assistance, govt says
The Ministry of Social Affairs ensured that flood and landslide victims in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra are ...
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high
The Chinese-led drills were organized last year under the BRICS bloc of developing nations and South Africa's armed forces said they will bring members of the bloc together to practice maritime safety and anti-piracy operations and deepen cooperation
Military-Backed USDP Wins Huge Majority in Phase 1 of Myanmar Juntas Election
Advance ballots, uncontested seats and dissolved opposition parties tilt early results sharply in favor of the regimes proxy party.
Indonesia to sharpen social aid targeting through data overhaul
The Ministry of Social Affairs said this year it will focus on improving data quality, enhancing the accuracy of social ...
MPR highlights need for women's involvement in cultural preservation
Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat highlighted the urgent need for ...
India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown
India said the US commerce secretary's claims surrounding discussions with Trump were ot accurate.
Through certifications, RI ensures fish exports meet global standards
The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has ensured that Indonesian fishery products can be accepted in global ...
Mount Semeru erupts, sends hot cloud avalanche 4 km downhill
Mount Semeru, located on the border between Lumajang District and Malang District in East Java, unleashed a pyroclastic ...
Indonesia opens central recovery command post in Aceh
Indonesia has opened a central disaster recovery command post in Aceh to accelerate rehabilitation and ...
Indonesia says Trump's Venezuela oil deal has no global energy impact
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said US President Donald Trumps ...
Hasan Sadikin Hospital treats 10 super flu patients in early Jan
Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) in Bandung has treated 10 patients with symptoms of influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, also ...
Ministry, BPJPH partner on fishery product halal certification
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is strengthening the fishery product quality assurance through halal ...
Iran cut off from world as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns protesters
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of acting on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump
Indonesia flags rising global threat of online romance scams
Indonesias financial watchdog has warned that online romance scams are emerging as one of the fastest-growing ...
Govt identifies 30,000 hectares of fish ponds damaged by Aceh flooding
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has identified around 30,000 hectares of aquaculture ponds damaged by ...
Myanmar Junta Suffers Heavy Losses in Bago Days Before Election
Resistance claims at least 40 regime troops killed in simultaneous attacks across three townships in Bamar heartland.
Japan to test deep sea rare earth mining to cut China reliance
A Japanese deep-sea scientific drilling boat called the Chikyu will set sail for the remote island of Minami Torishima in the Pacific, where surrounding waters are believed to contain a rich trove of valuable minerals
Envoys Visit to Naypyitaw Undermines ASEAN Itself
Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaros meeting with Min Aung Hlaing risks legitimizing sham elections and eroding ASEANs leverage.
Ex-Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut as Hajj quota graft suspect: KPK
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced the former Religious Affairs Minister, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, as a ...
Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters in Aleppo
Syrias Defense Ministry has announced a ceasefire after three days of clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo
Jakarta boosts sports center construction to bolster ecosystem
The Jakarta Provincial Government is boosting the construction of sports centers at the sub-district level as part of ...
Indonesia's frozen durian officially enters China via Qinzhou Port
Approximately 48 tons of Indonesias frozen durian products have officially entered the Chinese market and are ...
RI Govt maps post-disaster recovery challenges across Sumatra
Indonesia has begun mapping key challenges in handling floods and landslides across Sumatra after Home Affairs Minister ...
Minister pushes Subulussalam's role as national food supply chain hub
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan encouraged strengthening Subulussalam City as a connector in the ...
Govt designates marine conservation area in West Wetar waters, Maluku
Indonesia has designated more than 325,000 hectares of West Wetar waters in Southwest Maluku District, Maluku Province, ...
President plans pension fund for high-achieving athletes, coaches
Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir said that President Prabowo Subianto has conveyed plans to prepare pension ...
Trump says he will meet with Venezuela's Machado next week
This will be Mr. Trump's first meeting with Ms. Machado, who said earlier this week that she hadn't spoken to the U.S. leader since she won the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2025
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
There was no immediate independent corroboration of that account or of any gang affiliation of the vehicles occupants
Sever the Chain: Scam Tycoons in Chinas Crosshairs
Beijing shifts its crackdown from scam compounds to the tycoons at the top, as public anger and geopolitical concerns mount.
Jakarta police halt probe into death of young Indonesian diplomat
Jakarta metropolitan police have halted their investigation into the death of a young Indonesian foreign ministry ...
Police seize nearly three kg of suspected cocaine in North Sumatra
Police in Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra, have arrested two suspects linked to a network trafficking nearly three ...
Indonesia, Turkiye ready first 2+2 talks on defense, diplomacy
Indonesias foreign ministry said it has finalized preparations with Turkiye ahead of the inaugural ...
Indonesia's military plans sports battalion after SEA Games success
Indonesias Armed Forces Chief General Agus Subiyanto plans to form a dedicated sports battalion after ...
Aceh gets 104 permanent homes for flood and landslide victims
Aceh Deputy Governor Fadhlullah said the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs has built 104 ...
Minister ties education reform to natural resource sovereignty
Indonesias Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti has warned that the nations vast natural wealth will remain ...
Health Ministry reports sharp drop in MBG food poisoning cases
Indonesias Ministry of Health reported a sharp decline in food poisoning cases linked to the governments ...
Watch: Robot dog pulls sleds in China
Indonesia probes alleged corruption in land purchase for MXGP circuit
Indonesias prosecutors are investigating suspected corruption in the Rp52 billion (approximately $3,1million) ...
U.S. Senate to vote on reining in Trump on Venezuela
Republicans have blocked all of the measures, but the last vote was just 49-51, as two senators from Mr. Trumps party joined Democrats in backing a resolution in November
VP ensures protection and faster recovery for Banjar flood victims
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has pledged to protect and accelerate recovery efforts for all flood victims in ...
Indonesia issues 292 permits for swimming crab shipments to the US
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has issued 292 export permit documents, known as Certificates of ...
Nikitha Godishalas family seeks restraint amid probe into her killing in Maryland
Denmark sees talks with the U.S. as a chance for the dialogue that is needed over Greenland
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that Denmark obviously had not done a proper job in securing Greenland and that Trump is willing to go as far as he has to to defend American interests in the Arctic
President hints bigger bonus for Indonesian medalists at Asian Games
President Prabowo Subianto has signaled that bonuses for Indonesian athletes who win medals at the upcoming Asian Games ...
Myanmar in 2026: Military Dictatorship in Traditional Burmese Jackets
As the generals prepare another staged transition, Myanmar enters a familiar phase of endurance rather than hope.
Indonesia speeds up tariff negotiations with the US
The Indonesian government seeks to complete trade agreement discussions and tariff negotiations with the United States ...
Indonesia's 63 'super flu' cases are under control: Health Ministry
Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus stated that 63 cases of super flu have been detected in ...
Indonesia to cut coal production to around 600 million tons in 2026
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources plans to reduce coal production to around 600 million tons in ...
Zelenskyy says U.S. security guarantees deal ready to be finalised with Trump
Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterdays meetings of both countries representatives in Paris discussed complex issues from the framework under discussion to end the nearly four-year war
Russia says any troops sent to Ukraine by coalition of the willing would be targets
Russia warns that the deployment of Western military units, military facilities, depots and other infrastructure on Ukrainian territory will be classified as foreign intervention
Russia slams Ukrainian-European plan for peacekeeping force
European leaders, U.S. envoys announced that the security guarantees for Kyiv would include U.S.-led monitoring mechanism, a European multinational force that would be deployed if a ceasefire could be reached
Indonesia enforces child protection rules for online gaming platforms
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has emphasized that all online gaming platforms must comply with ...
Lawmaker urges firm action on Grok AI abuse
An Indonesian legislator has called for decisive action against social media platform X, warning that its AI chatbot, ...
Election Commission Refuses to Act on Complaints of Advance Voting Fraud
Stuffed ballots, late arrivals, nobody watching the count: the list of complaints from civilian parties contesting the polls is long, but the election body is sitting on its hands.
